03/26/2025
LifeVantage Petandim is the first supplement for dogs formulated to combat oxidative stress through Nrf2 activation.
LifeVantage Petandim is the first supplement for dogs formulated to combat oxidative stress through Nrf2 activation.
Oxidative stress is a condition in which free radicals and other chemically reactive molecules known as reactive oxygen species (ROS) affects a biological system’s antioxidant defenses. These defenses include the enzymes catalase and superoxide dismutase, as well as the tripeptide glutathione.
Oxidative stress can result in these molecules damaging cells, including proteins, lipids and DNA. Oxidative stress can ultimately lead to cell death, or apoptosis. Scientists believe that reducing oxidative stress is critical in maintaining good health. Free radicals themselves are unstable molecules with an unpaired electron that react with other compounds, attempting to take the needed electron to achieve stability. Free radicals are formed through taking in oxygen, as well as through environmental factors such as pollution, radiation, cigarette smoke and strenuous exercise.
Oxidative stress occurs not only in humans but also in animals, including dogs, a popular companion pet of individuals worldwide.
